This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2025
Fremantle College, situated 24 kilometres south of the city of Perth, embraces high expectations in academic achievement and behaviour to build and maintain a reputation for strong results for secondary students from Years 7 to 12. The college’s vision is to provide a vibrant and inclusive learning environment that delivers excellence in education. This should be evident in the development of all programs.
Find out more about our school by visiting www.fremantlecollege.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
We are looking for an exceptional curriculum leader to share the community vision for student success.
This is your opportunity, as a Head of Learning Area at Fremantle College, to ideally model innovative, future-focused thinking to further develop the College as a centre of teaching and learning excellence. Leading the Humanities and Social Science (HASS) team, your exceptional management practices will ideally result in high level successes and engagement of our students.
The College’s vision is to provide a vibrant and inclusive learning environment that delivers excellence in education. You will have a lead role in implementing this vision – which is aligned to our ethos and strategic plan –encompassing strong and respectful relationships and effective curriculum leadership. Working collaboratively with your team you should implement whole school policies, processes, and procedures, embedding a culture of professional leadership, trust and ongoing improvement for our students and staff.
Focusing on positive education, along with our values of curiosity, enthusiasm for learning, kindness, perseverance, and leadership, should ensure the wellbeing of our students and staff. Ideally, your positive support of staff will ensure students are encouraged to excel and flourish in a caring and friendly environment.
Fremantle College seeks excellence through creativity, innovation, science, and technology. In addition to the highly regarded Gifted and Talented Selective Academic Program requiring staff to appreciate and be responsive to the needs to gifted students, the College is a fully inclusive school which delivers outstanding services and programs to all students. Specialist programs in Contemporary Music, ICT, and Marine Studies are a priority, as well as academic extension programs across all learning areas.
To be successful in this role you should support, and develop the HASS learning area. You will use high level data literacy and monitoring processes to support all students, including those who are not performing to their full potential.
You and your team should practice the following:
- Have clear goals and high expectations of the learning that will occur in classes, aligned with our Excellence in Teaching and Learning Framework. This will include leading a culture of classroom observation and instructional coaching.
- Use information and communication technology to enhance student learning experiences, reinforce teaching and effectively communicate with parents, staff and students.
- A high level of interpersonal skills with a focus on enhancing a HASS department culture that works collaboratively to support student success.
- Use positive education philosophy and positive behaviour management to enhance and develop strong relationships with students.
Professional Benefits
Working for the Department of Education you will enjoy a range of benefits including competitive salaries, flexible working arrangements, training and career development opportunities and attractive leave provisions. Find out more about the benefits by visiting professional and personal benefits.
Want to know more?
Full details of the role, selection criteria and training requirements are listed in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).
For more information about this opportunity, please contact Erin Baker, Associate Principal, on (08) 9338 8900 or emailing erin.baker@education.wa.edu.au.
Equity and Diversity
We are committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce reflecting the diversity in our schools and the Western Australian community. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, young people, people of diverse sexualities and genders, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
Explore our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Plan 2021-2025 for more details.
Eligibility
To work with us, you must:
- be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment.
- hold registration with the Teacher Registration Board of Western Australia
- obtain a valid Working With Children Check before you start; and
- consent to a National Criminal History Check with the Department's Screening Unit.
More information about employment eligibility can be found on our website or in the attached application package.
Additional eligibility and training requirements are outlined in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).
Application Instructions
Apply online in two easy steps:
Step 1: Select Apply for Job
Complete the online application form, including details of two (2) work related referees, preferably one being your current line manager.
Step 2: Attach your documents
Your application should include:
- A CV of up to three (3) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- A three (3) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF
- Demonstrated capacity to provide effective leadership in a diverse range of educational settings.
- High level of interpersonal and public relations skills that demonstrate the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships to achieve planned outcomes.
- Demonstrated professional knowledge and the ability to apply this knowledge to ensure a high level of educational outcomes for all students, (e.g., Aboriginal students, students from diverse ethnic backgrounds and students with special needs).
- Demonstrated capacity to manage staff, physical and financial resources.
It is recommended you have your attachments ready before selecting Apply for Job.
Your application must be received before the closing date and time. Late applications will not be accepted.
For technical support submitting your application, you can call the Department of Education’s Recruitment team on (08) 9264 4127 for assistance.
Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SA924321
Suitable applicants may be considered for similar vacancies arising within the next 12 months following this selection process. This may include circumstances where the successful applicant declines or vacates the position.
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Tuesday, 22 October 2024
